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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.71, 961.96 and 497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.71, 961.96 and 497.13 is: 745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.71 : 961.96 = 497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.71/961.96 = 497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.71x = 961.96 × 497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.71x = 478,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,219.17/641.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.23

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